Shirley’s Strawberries in Ōhau, south of Levin, is run by second-generation strawberry farmer Sue Fifita-Tovo, her husband Rob and their wider whānau (extended family group). Their farm has several large plots, producing tons of strawberries each year. Most are picked for the market, but fruit that is left are there for pick-your-own fruit lovers during the summer break. Fifita-Tovo took over the farm from her mum, Shirley Donovan, six seasons ago and introduced pick-your-own days as a way to give her workers a break during the Christmas season. Fifita-Tovo said being able to pick your own produce was appealing because people could spend time with loved ones and reconnect with nature.

This story displays how a mysteriously stolen truck shows up at the same spot days later, with no difference other than the fact that the tank was not as full as before and the truck had an apology note along with some small gifts. One day after completing the work, he found that his truck was stolen from right outside his cafe, which he posted on Kati Street's Facebook page. Along with lodging a complaint with the police, he posted about the stolen truck on the cafe's social media with extensive detail. Cafe owner’s stolen truck returned with sorry note, toys for son, via @nzherald https://t.co/pso0yo1aN0 — ZeeOneCloudWatcher (@ZeeOneNZ) November 25, 2023His truck showed up on a random morning in the same condition, in the same spot!! It was exactly where I'd parked it and I walked up to the window and there was a note inside it."

Mental health responses make up a large chunk of their day-to-day callouts. Together they attend a mental health callout and between them work out what skills or personnel are appropriate for that particular incident. Between January 1, 2018, and October 1, 2023, police attended 199,425 mental health and suicide-related events nationally. That was a sentiment shared by Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand chief executive Shaun Robinson in his letter supporting a national rollout of alternative responses to community mental health to the Minister of Health at the time, Andrew Little. Shaun says the MHF had long supported mental health responses where police presence was the exception rather than the rule.

There are so many misconceptions about consensus in science: What is a consensus? Does science work via consensus?" website - talked with John Cook about the scientific consensus in general and about his studyTo answer these and many other questions, Melanie Trecek-King - who runs the " Thinking is Power ...

The late Cameron Duncan's family was among a number of whānau 'extremely distressed' by vandalism to Māori graves at Waikumete Cemetery in Auckland. The late Cameron Duncan's family was among a number of whānau 'extremely distressed' by vandalism to Māori graves at Waikumete Cemetery in Auckland. OPINIONDoes anyone else see a link between acts of vandalism against the urupa at Waikumete and pou at Manawatu and this current Government? After decades of action, supported by all governments, to revive te reo, they are trying to stamp out any official mention. Integrating te reo and other features of Māori culture into our daily lives makes us unique, something to be proud of.

Wendy Palmer, Laura Maxwell, John Halpin and Duncan Greive all feature in today's Q&A with media CEOs. How do you think 2024 will play out for New Zealand media - what’s the biggest priority for you? How do you think 2024 will play out for New Zealand media - what’s the biggest priority for you? How do you think 2024 will play out for New Zealand media - what’s the biggest priority for you? How do you think 2024 will play out for New Zealand media - what’s the biggest priority for you?

Sixty-two presenters, 29 talks, more than 200 views – these were the bare statistics of What If Whakatū Nelson's five-week residency helped revitalize the central city. Rush said now everyone is asking “What's next?”The group will collect ideas received from the community and present them during presentations. Braden Fastier/StuffLandscape architect Luke Porter, left, and architect William Samuels also spoke at the What If Hub about city center ideas generated by the Urban Design Workshop. Rush said the intangible benefits of the initiative include developing connections between people interested in and able to help make the city more livable and livable. “There are all kinds of engine rooms in this city that don't talk to each other.

There are so many misconceptions about consensus in science: What is a consensus? Does science work via consensus?" website - talked with John Cook about the scientific consensus in general and about his studyTo answer these and many other questions, Melanie Trecek-King - who runs the " Thinking is Power ...

Police are attending an incident on Carisbrooke St in Aranui, Christchurch. Photo: NZ HeraldPolice are appealing for sightings of a white Toyota as part of a homicide investigation after a man’s body was found in Christchurch. Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves said police were called after a 38-year-old was found dead on Carisbrooke St, near Portchester St in Aranui, about 2.28am. Reeves said police wanted to hear about any sightings of the Toyota, registration LEQ895. The vehicle of interest was within the police cordon, but Reeves said police were uncertain of who had been using it and wanted sightings from within the past day.

The story he posted on his Instagram depicted him presumably trolling Sean Strickland. Israel Adesanya via InstagramIsrael Adesanya recently lost the middleweight title to Sean Strickland. Israel Adesanya fires shots at Sean Strickland pic.twitter.com/JwKAhQANTm — ᴍᴍᴀ ᴍᴀʀᴄᴜs 🏝️ (@mmamarcuss) January 3, 2024The latest attempt by Israel Adesanya to target Sean Strickland on social media has sparked debate and responses in the MMA world. Fight fans react to Israel Adesanya’s latest trolling of Sean StricklandFormer UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is known for his keen wit and entertaining banter. ADVERTISEMENTFight fans react to Israel Adesanya’s trolling of Sean Strickland (via stuff.co.nz)Some fight fans responded with a touch of irony.

nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Man in Hospital, Japan plane fire and Takanini fire | Focus Morning Bulletin, January 4, 2024” – below is their description. A man is in Middlemore Hospital after entering a Manurewa supermarket with serious injuries, the Coast Guard plane that collided with a Japan Airlines plane at a Tokyo airport was not cleared for take-off and six fire crews attended a Takanini Hall fire last night. Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jX Check out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249 Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oq Follow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXe Follow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbv nzherald.co.nz YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and fiance Clarke Gayford. The New Zealand Herald understands the former Prime Minister, 43, and her TV presenter beau Clarke Gayford, 47, will wed this month. Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford are parents to daughter Neve Gayford, pictured as the family walk to a memorial event for Queen Elizabeth in 2022. Neve was born eight months after her mum became Prime Minister. The couple’s wedding would eventually be booked for the 2022 summer, with the venue understood to be the farm homestead at Nick’s Head Station, 25km south of Gisborne.

Police are attending an incident on Carisbrooke St in Aranui, Christchurch. Photo: NZ HeraldPolice are appealing for sightings of a white Toyota as part of a homicide investigation after a man’s body was found in Christchurch. Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves said police were called after a 38-year-old was found dead on Carisbrooke St, near Portchester St in Aranui, about 2.28am. Reeves said police wanted to hear about any sightings of the Toyota, registration LEQ895. “I would like to encourage anybody who thinks they have some information, come forward and let police know,” Reeves said.

In a recent development, New Zealand Cricket has announced their T20I squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan, commencing on January 12 at Eden Park. However, in a surprising turn of events, New Zealand Cricket coach Gary Stead announced that the breakout star of 2023, Rachin Ravindra, will be taking a well-deserved break during the upcoming five-match Twenty20 series against Pakistan. “Rachin’s a young player who has immense value to New Zealand Cricket and we therefore want to look after his wellbeing. Notably, the absence of Ravindra opens up the discussion around the return of pace bowlers Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson, both recovering from injuries. The KFC T20 Series against Pakistan starts on January 12 at Eden Park.

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